TiungSAT-1 is the first Malaysian microsatellite.[1] The satellite is developed through the technology transfer and training programme between Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd (ATSB) Malaysia and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd., United Kingdom. TiungSAT-1 was launched aboard Dnepr rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan on 26 September 2000.[2]

In May 2002, the amateur radio payload on the satellite was designated Malaysian OSCAR-46, or MO-46. [3]

References

  1. ^ Herbert Kramer. "TiungSat". Observation of the Earth and Its Environment: Survey of Missions and Sensors. Springer Verlag. ISBN 3-540-42388-5. Archived from the original on 2009-03-27.
  2. ^ "Third satellite launch this year for SSTL: TiungSAT-1 in orbit". Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. 27 September 2000.
  3. ^ "AMSAT NEWS SERVICE BULLETIN 069.01 FROM AMSAT HQ". Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. 2002-03-10. Retrieved 2016-12-11.

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